When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta are April, May, March, February. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta year-round?

Puerto Vallarta has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 20°C in January to 26°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 10.0 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Puerto Vallarta?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Puerto Vallarta are September (6.5/10), August (6.6/10), July (6.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Puerto Vallarta?

August is the wettest month in Puerto Vallarta, averaging about 305 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Puerto Vallarta?

March sees the most sun in Puerto Vallarta, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.

Is Puerto Vallarta a good destination for beach and coastal travel?

Puerto Vallarta is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, March, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.

How is the bestime.to score for Puerto Vallarta calculated?

Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Puerto Vallarta: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta: April, May, March

January in Puerto Vallarta — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

January averages 20°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Flexible dates? April scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February is one of the strongest months in Puerto Vallarta (4th)

Best window · 9.2/10

February averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Puerto Vallarta (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March ranks 3rd of 12 for Puerto Vallarta — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

With 22°C (72°F) on average, March delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Vallarta at 9.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Puerto Vallarta tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

April averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Vallarta at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

May is one of the strongest months in Puerto Vallarta (2nd)

Best window · 9.8/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Vallarta at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Puerto Vallarta — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 8/10

June averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Monthly rainfall reaches 118 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Puerto Vallarta — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

July averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

284 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? April scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Puerto Vallarta: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

With 24°C (75°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 305 mm, but with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Vallarta — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

September in Puerto Vallarta: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

With 24°C (76°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 258 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Vallarta — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

October in Puerto Vallarta: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 7/10

October averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Monthly rainfall reaches 146 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? April scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November is one of the strongest months in Puerto Vallarta (5th)

Best window · 8.9/10

November averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Puerto Vallarta (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Puerto Vallarta: strong conditions, 7th of 12

Good · 8.3/10

With 21°C (70°F) on average, December delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Vallarta — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.